Harbel
Town in Margibi County, Liberia
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Harbel is a town in Margibi County, Liberia. It lies along the Farmington River, about 15 miles (24 km) upstream from the Atlantic Ocean.[1] It was named for the founder of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Harvey S. Firestone, and his wife, Idabelle. Since 1926, Harbel has been home to a vast natural rubber plantation which is still operated by the Firestone subsidiary of Bridgestone.[1]
Harbel | |
|---|---|
 Harbel Location in Liberia | |
| Coordinates: 6°17′N 10°21′W | |
| Country |  Liberia |
| County | Margibi County |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 25,309 |
Roberts International Airport is 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Harbel.[2]
As of the 2008 census, Harbel had a population of 25,309.[3]
